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LD08 BUW

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,143 mi
Last recorded115,143 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 BUW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2017 115,143 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,054 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,418 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 81,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2014 57,691 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 May 2014 57,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,634 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 34,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 16 May 2012 25,252 miles

hand brake handle insercure

Fail 15 May 2012 25,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

hand brake handle insercure

rear wiper not working

Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 20,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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LD08 BUW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD08 BUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LD08 BUW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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